The legacy of American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat lives on in fashion.
On Thursday, Amsterdam-based Scotch & Soda launched a new collection that combines Basquiat’s powerful artwork with its commitment to artistic expression and creativity.
Known for combining high art with street culture, the Brooklyn-born artist drew inspiration from New York City’s music, history, energy and social issues during the 1980s. His artwork often featured layers of expressive figures, fragmented text and impactful symbols.
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Similarly, Scotch & Soda says it uses the vibrant culture of Amsterdam as an ever-evolving source of inspiration.
The collection reimagines Scotch & Soda’s textures and signature silhouettes as a new background for Basquiat’s archival artwork.
It features Basquiat’s “Unbreakable” painting as a new allover, statement print. The print is layered with bold colors and fragmented symbols. The brand said the painting was a natural fit for the collection, “embracing imperfection and mixing street culture with refined craftsmanship.”
“It reflects a spirit of confidence shaped by experience and strength that comes not from being untouched, but from enduring and evolving,” Scotch & Soda stated.
Other highlights include bleached Zee straight fit jeans, a camp collar top and bomber jacket—each decorated with Basquiat-inspired embroidery. Graphic tees for men, women and kids are adorned with Basquiat’s signature crown logo. Embroidered Breton stripe tops are also in the collection.
Basquiat’s artwork is a familiar source of inspiration in the denim category. Lee, Evisu and Alice & Olivia previously released denim collections in partnership with his estate.
“At Scotch & Soda we celebrate individuality, authenticity and self-expression and Basquiat’s raw and energetic artwork falls very much in line with that ethos,” said Joey Gabbay, CEO at Bluestar Alliance, Scotch & Soda’s parent company. “Through this collection, his masterpieces are reimagined, merging his bold artistic language with our signature design DNA to create pieces that are expressive and creative.”
The Jean-Michel Basquiat x Scotch & Soda collection is now available online and select retailers with prices ranging from $48 to $268.
